P+HS Architects successfully achieved planning permission yesterday for the new 1,716m2 Regional Agricultural Centre on the site of the long established and recognised Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate.

Plans submitted on behalf of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society were previously rejected by Harrogate Borough Council and subsequently revised by P+HS to address concerns over traffic flow and sustainability. New proposals include an innovative design strategy which incorporates sustainable principles, creating a showcase building with minimised impact on the environment. The new building, on the south side of the 250 acre showground comprises a total of 865m2 of office space, a farm shop of 710m2 (of which 267m2 is retail space) plus an 80- seater café (141m2). There will also be 43 car parking spaces.

P+HS Managing Director, Chris Potter said, “We're delighted to achieve planning consent for the first phase of the Great Yorkshire Showground's redevelopment. The scheme, won in an invited competition, has great regional and sustainable importance and we are looking forward to bringing innovative solutions to the development not seen before in the area.”

It is anticipated that the works could start on site in 6 months with a 12 month schedule to deliver the scheme in phases.
 

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